W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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George III Period Mahogany Wheel Barometer
England
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c. 1810
)
Artists
A RIVOLTA OF CHESTER (c.1800-1840) 25.00cm wide 96.50cm high 6.00cm deep (9.84 inches wide 37.99 inches high 2.36 inches deep) LiteratureThis maker is listed in “English Barometers, 1680 to 1860” by Nicholas Goodison and appears to be part of an illustrious family of Italian immigrant barometer makers. Description / ExpertiseA good George III period mahogany, double line and shell inlaid wheel barometer, the 8” dial signed “A.Rivolta, Chester, the whole surmounted with a broken arch pediment. Price gbp 1500.00 (Pound Sterling)Choose currency: Please note: This is a guide conversion price only as we update our currency table every six hours, please check with dealer which currencies are an acceptable form of payment.
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